baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2398080-A (GB)
Title: Powder injection apparatus
Inventor: QUIGLEY MICHAEL BERNARD COUPLA
IPC: C23C4/12
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: Powder injection apparatus for use with thermal spraying systems where particles of mixed size 15, are injected into the curved injector channel 21 via carrier gas 22 causing the separation of the heavy and light particles in the flow stream. Baffles 23 (figure 3, 31 and 32) can also be inserted to further separate the particles. The apparatus can be machined from a solid bar.
Patent GB-2385758-A (GB)
Title: A method of generating huffman code lenghth 8329716001nformation
Inventor: ACHARYA TINKU
IPC: H03M7/40
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: Embodiments of a method of generating Huffman code length information are disclosed. In one such embodiment, a data structure is employed, although, of course, the invention is not limited in scope to the particular embodiments disclosed.
Patent GB-2400965-A (GB)
Title: Method of identifying hidden hazards built into the structure of a vehicle
Inventor: COOPER FRANK STEVEN
IPC: B60R21/213
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A covert method of identifying the location of hazardous devices associated with vehicle safety systems so that, in the event of a road traffic collision, rescuers can avoid cutting through potentially dangerous areas. The marking method would use part of the electromagnetic spectrum which is invisible to the naked eye (preferably ultra-violet) to identify the hazardous areas when illuminated.
Patent GB-2390715-A (GB)
Title: System and method for processing orders for intelligent electronic device
Inventor: FORTH BRADFORD J
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: A system and method of specifying built and configured to order intelligent electronic devices ("IED's") is disclosed. A customer (110) interacts with an order processing interface (119) to specify the type and model of IED they wish to purchase, any hardware options they wish installed and custom software to be loaded on the IED prior to shipment. The custom software includes object-oriented frameworks which are functional applications custom developed by the customer (110). Once produced according to the customer's specifications and delivered to the customer (110), the IED is capable of being used within the customer's specific application without further configuration by the customer (110).
Patent GB-2396425-A (GB)
Title: Gradient coil system
Inventor: SCHUSTER JOHANN
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: The present application discloses a gradient-coil system including the following features: <SL> <LI>- at least two structurally independent units which contain at least the partial coils of the gradient coils of the gradient-coil system, and <LI>- a support in which the units are secured, spaced from one another, for an antenna system which is capable of being arranged between them. </SL> A magnetic-resonance apparatus incorporating the gradient-coil system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2407103-A (GB)
Title: Roof panel support bracket
Inventor: HUGHES ROBERT W
IPC: E04D3/361
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: A roof panel support bracket including an upper flange, and a sliding member which supports one or more tabs. The sliding member and the bracket have alignable openings, such as slots, above a hole for receiving a bolt which connects the bracket to a purlin. The openings are sized to receive the shaft of an installation tool, such as a socket wrench, and must be aligned in order to get the installation tool properly on the fastener. The bracket is specifically designed for use with concave and convex roofs.
Patent GB-2398121-A (GB)
Title: Optical pointing device that distinguishes between ambient light and light from its light source
Inventor: BROSNAN MICHAEL J
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: An optical pointing device such as an optical mouse 10 is disclosed for controlling the position of a screen pointer / cursor on an electronic device having a display screen. The device comprises a light source 2 for illuminating an imaging surface with a plurality of light pulses, thereby generating reflected light pulses. A detection means is configured to sense light, distinguish between the reflected pulses and ambient light, and generate a low signal indication if the magnitude of the reflected pulses falls below a threshold value. An optical motion sensor 16 generates digital images based on the reflected pulses and provides movement data based on the digital images such that the movement data is indicative of relative motion between the imaging surface and the apparatus. The motion sensor may output movement data indicating no motion between the imaging surface and the apparatus when the low signal indication is generated. The device may cause the screen pointer to freeze at its current position when the low signal indication is generated. The low signal indication may indicate that the device has been lifted away from the imaging surface. In another embodiment the light source may be modulated and the sensed light may be processed to remove components corresponding to ambient light in order to determine whether the mouse has been lifted from the imaging surface. In a further embodiment the detection means is arranged to detect the level of reflected light based on the sensed combination of reflected light from the light source and ambient light when the light source is on, and the sensed ambient light when the light source is off, the detected level being used to determine whether the mouse has been lifted from the imaging surface.
Patent GB-2398886-A (GB)
Title: Eyesight testing and correction
Inventor: GUILLON MICHEL
IPC: A61B3/103
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process in which the visual effect of different higher order aberrations is normalised in relation to the visual effect produced by defocus. In addition, it relates to a correcting factor that will normalise RMS, a test chart for measuring the effects of higher order aberrations, methods of testing for the effects of higher order aberrations, models to establish the relative visual effect of aberrations, a method for designing contact lenses, a method in which the VPDF is used to optimise the design of both the front and back surface of the lens, methods for designing surgical procedure, and methods of ocular surgery.
Patent GB-2414439-A (GB)
Title: An amphibious vehicle with a triple v-section planing hull
Inventor: ROYCROFT TERENCE JAMES
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle 1 has three, longitudinal vee sections 40 to 42 in its hull 2. Retractable wheels (21, fig. 3) are provided and these retract into discontinuities 8 to 11 in the hull. The wheels are retracted above the lowest point of the hull for marine use, and are protracted below the lowest point of the hull for land use. The central vee 40 of the three may depend lower than the side vees 41, 42, or vice versa. The hull may be a cathedral hull. The hull may have a deadrise of between 10 and 25 degrees. The vehicle ground clearance may be adjustable, for example from 0.10m to 0.50m. A four wheel drive power train may be provided, as shown in Figure 4, for example, with a longitudinal engine 50, PTO 60, transmission 70, and transfer case 80.
Patent GB-2410821-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for entering a pass code
Inventor: WILLIAMS EMRYS J
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for entering a pass code such as a personal identification number (PIN) are disclosed. The method involves providing a user with a challenge, typically on some form of shielded display to prevent third party viewing. The user now enters a response which transforms the challenge into the pass code allocated to the user. The response allows the user to be validated against a stored record of the pass code allocated to the user. The challenge may be in form of a randomly generated number which the user has to transform using eg the cursor keys.
Patent GB-2420116-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the manufacture of liquid fertiliser from compost
Inventor: VICKERAGE LINDA ROSALIE
IPC: C05F17/00
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: An apparatus for the manufacture of a liquid fertiliser from compost, also known as compost tea, comprises a lightweight plastic water-holding barrel 2 and a biodegradable compost filter bag 3. The filter bag 3 has a pyramidal shape when filled with compost and closed by pulling a draw cord. The filter bag 3 is suspended by its draw cord within the barrel via a suspension rod 1 which is attached across the top opening of the water-holding barrel. An aerating plate is attached to the suspension rod and may be used to stir and oxygenate the water. The water-holding barrel has a tap, which allows for the collecting of liquid fertilizer (compost tea) when processed. A net covers the barrel opening when the plastic lid of the barrel is removed to collect rainwater. After the compost tea has been brewed, the filter bag may be recycled by digging into the soil along with the used compost.
Patent GB-2401512-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive frequency hopping strategy
Inventor: JONES HUW BRYN
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 2002-01-03
Abstract: A first and second transceiver communicates on a frequency hopping communications link using a hop sequence selected from a plurality of frequency channels. An initial hop sequence is derived by dividing the plurality of frequency channels over which communications may occur into subsets, such that the frequency ranges of channels within each subset do not overlap. The frequencies within each subset are pseudo-randomly permuted, where the particular permutation is unique to the communications link for which the hop sequence is derived. The hop sequence is then formed by combining channels from the subsets such that no two channels from the same subset are adjacent to one another (e.g. by interleaving the subsets). Available frequency channels that are not incorporated into the hop sequence are reserved for use as spare frequencies.
Patent GB-2417196-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible item of furniture with spring biased stays
Inventor: SOUTER JOHN
IPC: A47B3/087
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: An article of furniture such as a table (10) that can be folded easily by one person for transportation and storage is disclosed. The furniture (10) has a top member (11) and legs (12), each leg (12) is pivotally connected to the top member (11) for movement between a respective folded and an erected position. The furniture (10) also has biased stays (19), each having one end pivotally connected to a leg or legs (12). Attached to the top member (11) may be cleats 24, each having a locating slot (25) and a cam surface (26). A locating slot (25) may be adapted to secure a free end of a stay (19) to the top member (11) when the stay (19) is in an erected position. A coil spring (21) may be disposed to bias a stay (19) towards the erected position. The legs (12) may be releasably connected to the top member (11) and stays (19) via the use of retaining washers and pins (15 and 16, Fig 3). A cross member (17) may join the legs together and a bracket (18) may support the spring.
Patent GB-2418963-A (GB)
Title: A sliding bearing arrangement including a resilient member
Inventor: CLARKE ALLEN
IPC: F16C23/04
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A bearing assembly such as a spherical bearing comprises a housing 11 and a ball 12 at least partially housed within the housing 11. The housing 11 comprises a race 14 having a concave bearing surface 17, a sleeve 15 surrounding the race 14, and a resilient member 16 disposed between the race 14 and the sleeve 15. The surfaces 18, 19 of the race 14 and sleeve 15 adjacent the resilient member 16 and the surfaces of the resilient member 16 preferably include at least one pair of a co-operating protrusion 22 and recess 21. Alternatively, or additionally, the surfaces of the race 14 and the sleeve 15 adjacent the resilient member 16 have different curvatures.
Patent GB-2406872-A (GB)
Title: Trencher
Inventor: BAINTER WESLEY ALLEN
IPC: E02F3/76
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: The trencher of the present invention includes a wheeled carriage (12) which has a steering mechanism and a digging chain (72) which operates along an upright path. The trencher includes an upright boom structure (60) that is mounted to the carriage and a digging chain support frame (64) that can be raised and lowered relative to the trencher along an upright path. The digging chain (72) is mounted to the digging chain support frame (64) by a powered sprocket wheel (70) and a freely turning pulley wheel (71). The sprocket wheel (70) and the pulley wheel (71) are positioned so that the digging chain describes an upright path. The path described by the digging chain is sufficiently upright so that the trencher can excavate a curved trench without the digging chain interfering with the walls of the trench to a degree that is sufficient to impede the operation of the trencher.
Patent GB-2422091-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen washer system with rainwater collection
Inventor: ATKINSON NIGEL
IPC: B60S1/48
Filed: 2005-01-17
Abstract: A vehicle windscreen washer system comprises a washer bottle that is replenished using rainwater collected from the vehicle. The system may collect water when the vehicle is stationary, or when the vehicle is in motion. The system may also comprise an auxiliary tank into which water is directed, the water being directed through a feed pipe and a filter, a valve which prevents collection when the vehicle is in motion, a temperature sensor to read the temperature of water in the auxiliary tank, a heater to defrost water in the auxiliary tank, a conventional washer bottle, and a pipe, filter and pump arrangement to transfer water from the auxiliary tank to the washer bottle.
Patent GB-2412493-A (GB)
Title: RF quadrupole systems with potential gradients
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/44
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: A RF quadrupole consists of hyperbolic or cylindrical electrodes each comprising a body 40,41 of electrically conductive material, an inner coating of electrically insulating material and an outer coating 42,43 of electrically conductive or resistive material. The body and the outer coating of each electrode are connected to different DC potentials superimposed on the same phase of an RF voltage, the phase of the RF voltage being different for adjacent electrodes. The outer coating may be connected to the underlying body at at least one location 44 along the length of the electrode so allowing the DC potential gradient along the quadrupole to be varied by creating two independent voltage drops in the sections 45,44 and 44,46. The quadrupole may be operated as a mass filter, an ion guide, a collision cell or a thermalisation cell for generating a monoenergetic ion beam.
Patent GB-2427614-A (GB)
Title: Dishwashing detergent composition
Inventor: KULBICK ANGELINA LORRAINE
IPC: C11D1/83
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A light duty dishwashing composition comprises: <UL ST="-"> <LI>an anionic surfactant constituent comprising at least an alkyl ether sulphate or salt thereof and an alkyl sulphate or salt thereof; <LI>a polysaccharide based surfactant, preferably a polyglycoside; <LI>water; </UL> the final composition having a pH from 5-7.5 and the total non-aqueous and non-organic solvent constituents comprise at least 40 weight % of the composition. Preferable additional components include betaine surfactants, non-ionic surfactants e.g. alcohol ethoxylates, organic solvent and acid constuents. Preferably the anionic surfactant excludes sulphonates.
Patent GB-2428114-A (GB)
Title: Data Format Conversion System
Inventor: HOLLINGSWORTH WILLIAM ALAN
IPC: G06V30/40
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: This invention relates to methods apparatus and computer program code for converting data derived from a document or document image into tagged or markedup language format data suitable for machine reading. Applications include improved machine reading apparatus for the partially sighted. A method of converting intermediate document data representing document text derived from data in an image data format into a semantically-meaningful tagged text data format, the method comprising: inputting intermediate document data derived from document image data, said intermediate document data comprising character data corresponding to characters in the document and attribute data corresponding to one or more attributes of characters in the document; processing the intermediate document data according to attribute-dependent rules; and generating tagged text input data comprising tagged section of said document text, the tags defining semantically meaningful portions of said text determined according to said attribute data.
Patent GB-2428175-A (GB)
Title: Powered tool
Inventor: SMITH IAN ZETTERSTROM
IPC: A01D42/00
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A powered tool comprises a main body unit (1) and a functional attachment (2 or 12) having a working appliance (10). The main body unit (1) and the functional attachment (2 or 12) are provided with complementary inter-engageable connectors (7, 8 or 7, 18), and the main body unit is provided with first and second switches (5, 6) for controlling the supply of power to the working appliance (10). The main body unit (1) and the functional attachment (2 or 12) are provided with power transmission means for transmitting power to the working appliance (10). The power transmission means is such that actuation of the first switch (5) or actuation of both switches (5, 6) is necessary to enable the supply of power to the working appliance (10).
Patent GB-2412475-A (GB)
Title: Gaming systems
Inventor: GREEN DARRYL
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A method of awarding a prize in a gaming system including a plurality of game consoles (11, 12, 13) comprising the steps of providing a trigger value derived from a random variable having a non-uniform distribution, periodically receiving count data from each game console, being data representing at least one parameter of a game console, calculating a total value representing the total count data received, comparing the total value with the trigger value, transmitting a prize instruction signal to an output means it the total value has a predetermined relationship with the trigger value, whereby the prize instruction signal results in at least one game console issuing a prize.
Patent GB-2428412-A (GB)
Title: Crank system
Inventor: REYNOLDS EDWARD DAVID
IPC: B62M3/06
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: The system 1, which may be mounted on the frame of a bicycle, includes a crank throw control 10. The throw of the crank 4 is caused to extend and retract sequentially during rotation of the crank about its axis 6. The crank 4 may include a box-like structure 13 of elongate form with a telescopically located block 15 slidably disposed within. A cam follower 16 is mounted on the block so as to be located by a continuous groove cam track 17 formed on a cam 18. The crank may be rotated by a pedal.
Patent GB-2419402-A (GB)
Title: An automated polarized light microscope combined with a spectroscopy/spectral imaging apparatus
Inventor: LEVERETTE CHAD
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: There is disclosed a device or apparatus that is particularly suitable for use in the analytical fields of polarized light microscopy and spectroscopy/spectral imaging. The apparatus comprises an automated polarized light microscope combined with means for achieving spectroscopic analysis. The apparatus may optionally include means for spectral imaging associated with the means for achieving spectroscopic analysis. Any means for achieving spectroscopic analysis may be utilized for example Raman, mid-infrared, near-infrared, ultraviolet, visible, luminescence, and the like.
Patent GB-2417812-A (GB)
Title: A signal-to-noise mediated speech recognition method
Inventor: COHEN JORDAN
IPC: G10L15/065
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A method of processing speech in a noisy environment includes determining, upon a wake-up command, when the environment is too noisy to yield reliable recognition of a user's spoken words, and alerting the user that the environment is too noisy. Determining when the environment is too noisy includes calculating a ratio of signal to noise. The signal corresponds to of an amount of energy in the spoken utterance, and the noise corresponds to an amount of energy in the background noise. The method further includes comparing the signal to noise to a threshold.
Patent GB-2434913-A (GB)
Title: Support for wafer singulation
Inventor: TULLY JOHN
IPC: B28D5/00
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: A support substrate or chuck 20 supports wafer dies during and after dicing of a semiconductor wafer and comprises an array of islands 21, upper faces of which are raised above a major face of the support substrate for alignment with an array of dies on, or singulated from, the wafer. The width of channels or recesses 22 between the islands is not less than a kerf of a laser, or a width of a blade, used to dice the wafer. For laser dicing, the upper faces of the islands are a sufficient height above the major face of the support substrate that the intensity of a laser beam 30 used to dice the wafer is reduced in the channels between the islands by defocusing before the beam reaches the major face so as to avoid machining of the support substrate by the beam.
Patent GB-2435233-A (GB)
Title: Infrared splicing
Inventor: RODWAY GILES
IPC: B29C65/14
Filed: 2006-02-18
Abstract: An infrared splice sealing apparatus 20 has one or more infrared lamps 31, a cable splice support 21, and one or more cooling devices 34. Also disclosed is a method of sealing a cable splice (fig. 1) with a source of infrared energy in the wavelength 1.3 - 1.7 microns. The infrared light is applied to a tubular article, such as a cable splice sheath (17,18,fig.1), with an outer layer (17,fig.1) transmissive to infrared light, and a inner layer (18,fig.1) which absorbs infrared light.
Patent GB-2435388-A (GB)
Title: A sectional vertical planter
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN JAMES
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: A sectional vertical planter in which interchangeable planting containers are mounted on a centrally arranged vertical wooden post 12 which is supported by a tubular structure 11. This pipe may be set into the ground or welded to a base plate 18. Successive layers of planters may be built up using connecting rods 10 which fit into a receiving aperture in the lower unit making a tower of variable height. Each planter is easily rotated to maximise the use of sunlight. The planters may be formed of varying shapes, even in a spherical form.
Patent GB-2424095-A (GB)
Title: Method of using software on a portable storage device
Inventor: HSU HUEI-LAN
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A portable storage device 4 comprises a coordination program and at least an application. In a first embodiment the storage device 4 is connected to a computer 2 and authenticated S10. A user of the software is then authorised S12. Upon successful authorisation the coordination program is automatically run and sets up an environment configuration S13. Control is then transferred to the application S14. On completion of the application, control is returned to the coordination program. Preferably, the coordination program restores the original computer environment S15. In a further embodiment once authentication has been completed an update procedure is triggered by the coordination program S11. The portable storage device may have a USB or IEE 1394 (Firewire) interface. Authorisation between the device and computer may be achieved using an ID code provided by the storage device.
Patent GB-2425380-A (GB)
Title: Trading off reliability and performance in a multiprocessor system
Inventor: BARR ANDREW HARVEY
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A computer system has a set of processors. Some of the processors may be configured to run in lock step mode or while others run in free step mode as independent processors. Processors may be switched from one mode to the other. The switching may be done dynamically depending on the utilisation of the processors in the different modes. The processors running in lock step may execute the same program. The outputs of the program may be compared to detect errors.